Concert Review: Muroki, Tuning Fork, 18 December 2020
Muroki is another young New Zealand musician who is setting up for a meteoric rise in attention. He certainly has the goods for it as he shows tonight with his well-drilled band. A good friend of Benee who has done exactly the same thing. He is the first signing to her brand-new record label. Elton […]
Concert Review: Grounded Sounds – Tuning Fork December 18, 2020
A special show tonight. Six acts. Daffodils, LA Women, Rei, LAIIKA, Spaces and Sophie & Sam. From the freshly minted to the already-seasoned. Brought together courtesy of Music Helps. A charitable organisation formed in 2012 to assist musicians, and to help in times of distress.
Concert Review: Dead Famous People – Whammy Bar December 19, 2020
With Christmas just around the corner, revelers were in force last night all around Auckland. But folks who attended the 95bFM Wine Cellar & Whammy Bar Xmas Party 2020 had a chance to see a bit of Kiwi music history in the making.
Concert Review: Miles Calder and Being – The Wine Cellar November 18, 2020
While wild rock & roll was raging next door at Whammy, things were decidedly more mellow at The Wine Cellar last night.
Concert Review: Bobby Holidays, Superturtle, Freaks of the Deep – Clare Inn December 16, 2020
The Best Pub Gig in the World works best in an actual pub in the heart of Auckland’s iconic Dominion Road.
Concert Review: The Beatles – Abbey Road, Civic Theatre, 12 December 2020
The Come Together NZ Supergroup lay it out for the Boomers. With NZ rock royalty including Jon Toogood, Delaney Davidson, Tami Neilson, Lawrence Arabia, & more
Concert Review: Biggest Pub Gig In The World! Th’ Dudes Last Show Ever – Spark Arena December 12, 2020
A big night for Kiwi music fans of a certain age as they celebrated Pub culture and bid a fond farewell to Th’Dudes.
Concert Review: Molly and the Chromatics, Tuning Fork, 11 December 2020
Stax, Skatalites, Motown and Cool Seventies Soul Jazz. Molly and the Chromatics take the Tuning Fork stage and it’s a brand-new air-mobile that they take through its paces. Resonating with the many elements that comprise present-day Soul. Powerful motor with some hideaway wings.
Concert Review: Imugi 이무기, The Tuning Fork, 10 December 2020
Imugi 이무기’s Yery Cho is visibly gobsmacked as she gazes down at a packed-out Tuning Fork, as the locally based R&B/electro-pop outfit herald their triumphant sophomore EP Dragonfruit. Behind her, partner in rhyme Carl Ruwhiu is just as dazed, but only for a moment. They’ve got a show to put on.
Concert Review: Max Earnshaw – Wine Cellar, December 10, 2020
They say rock & roll is for the young. And while Dylan, Cave and…Young may disagree, Max Earnshaw and The Rvmes made a strong case for it last night at The Wine Cellar.
Concert Review: VIKAE – Cassette 9 December 5, 2020
Veronica Bell, aka VIKAE, embraced her moment and performed like a star at the Cassette 9. Fully formed and seemingly out of nowhere.
Concert Review: Alien Weaponry – The Powerstation December 5, 2020
Bulldozing into Auckland’s hallowed Powerstation, Alien Weaponry take no prisoners as they close out their Level One Tour with a bang.
Concert review: Princess Chelsea, Tuning Fork, 3 December 2020
Chelsea Nikkel looks radiant and triumphant on stage tonight at the Tuning Fork. An array of instruments festooned with Christmas lights. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fairy People dancing on the screen behind. Dream Pop as we take the trip upon the magic swirling ship and dance beneath the diamond sky.
Concert Review: Jennifer K. Austin – Anthology Lounge December 1, 2020
We start the new month as we ended the previous one…with live music from a bevy of Kiwi artists headlined by Jennifer K. Austin who is celebrating the release of her new album, Journey.
Come Together: Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms – Civic Theatre Nov 28, 2020
An all star Kiwi band playing Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms…sounds like a relaxing way to spend an evening. But could it be more than just a nice night out?
Concert Review: Georgia Lines and Alex James, Freida Margolis, 28 November 2020
Two talented musicians, Georgia Lines and Alex James perform a set each of their own music, scattered with a few stand-out renditions of classic songs. Indie Folk to Soul Jazz and colourings from all points between.
Concert review: Th’ Dudes, Auckland Town Hall 19 November 2020
Held at the iconic Auckland Town Hall, Th’ Dudes proved they’ve still got it with an incredible set that had the crowd pulsing and left them with raspy voices after singing along to every word. The kiwi legends also showed off they’re exquisite taste with their choice of a support act, the sensational rock ‘n’ […]
Concert Review: Finn Andrews, Hollywood Cinema, 27 November 2020
In the elegant old-timey atmosphere of the Hollywood Cinema theatre, Finn Andrews and his band deliver an impassioned set of Indie Folk songs with the spotlight on Andrews soulful and intense voice.
Concert Review: Adam Hattaway & The Haunters – Wine Cellar November 27, 2020
Adam Hattaway and his Haunters began his tour on Halloween in Christchurch (appropriately enough) and now finally arrives in Auckland.
Concert Review: Earth Tongue, Whammy Bar, 27 November 2020
Comprised of drummer Ezra Simons and vox/guitarist Gussie Larkin (also of indie-pop outfit Mermaidens, though you couldn’t tell), Earth Tongue tore Whammy to shreds with their monstrous brand of psych-rock on the penultimate night of their most extensive Aotearoa tour to date.